humphrys in search of god 3 - judaism

john humphrys interviewed dr jonathan sacks, chief rabbi, yesterday in the conclusion of his 3 part series in his search for god.

yet another really good interview that pulled no punches but where 2 men engaged one another with the big issues that so much of humanity grapples with. a big part of the interview was around the question of theodicy (the problem of evil), and, as you would expect with a jewish context, how god has allowed so much suffering with his own chosen people.

i think dr sacks tried to encourage mr humphrys, who seems genuine in his real desire and questioning to find faith, that he's not that far from it. dr sacks said that faith lies in the question - as the refusal of god to give easy answers means humans learning to wrestle with the reality of life, and so become more fully human in the process.

you can listen to it again here.